Holedná Viewing Tower Voted Lookout Tower of the Year 2020
Four years ago, the Holedná viewing tower project won support from the Brno participatory budget in a public vote. The project has since been completed and the tower is free…
Shortage of Capacity in Czech Hospitals Reaching Severe Levels
Czech hospitals are facing severe challenges due to the growing number of patients needing medical care, mainly due to a shortage of beds and healthcare staff. As of today, 86%…
Brno-Město and Brno-Venkov To Be Considered As One District During Restrictions on Free Movement
From March 1st to 21st, movement between districts of the Czech Republic is prohibited. However, the districts of Brno-město and Brno-venkov will be considered as one district for the purposes…
Three Cases of South African Mutation Confirmed in Brno Kindergarten
The first confirmed case of the South African mutation of the coronavirus was announced on Thursday, February 25th. A laboratory in Brno analyzed samples taken from staff and pupils in…
Using Underground Recycling Containers Correctly Helps Keep Brno Beautiful
Brno’s waste management company (SAKO) has now installed 27 underground containers for sorted waste around the city, to keep rubbish out of sight. However, due to incorrect use, the containers…
Government Closure of Retail Stores Ruled Unconstitutional
Following a complaint from more than 60 senators, the Constitutional Court has confirmed that the closure of retail stores in the Czech Republic is against the constitution. According to the…
In Photos: Cottage Engulfed in Flames in Brno-Bystrc
On Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a cottage in Bystrc. Firefighters responded to the scene and after hours of fighting the flames, they were able to stop the…
Update on the Coronavirus Situation in the South Moravian Region
Nearly 50,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in South Moravia. More than 150 firefighters, police officers and soldiers are assisting the region in fighting the spread of…
BUT Researchers Develop Augmented Reality Tool For Outdoor Recreation
When a camera is pointed at the landscape, the new software detects significant points outlined in the image and cross-references them against a database of thousands of images and 3D…
Czech Government Urges Public To Comply With Anti-Epidemic Measures
In response to the deteriorating epidemiological situation in the Czech Republic, anti-epidemic measures are to be tightened, not loosened. The Ministry of Health appealed to the public to comply with…